Outraged Momma....

So tonight I'm outraged... I'm usually a level headed momma and Take things as they come and try not to freak out over little things.. but tonight.. I'm freaking out...

The BC government is cutting one of the most essential services that new momma's need. they are cutting off the home visits unless you are young and poor ... "Routine visits by public health nurses to new B.C. mothers will be cut back as part of an overhaul that aims to steer more nursing support to young, poor, first-time mothers through a program called Healthy Start." (Quoted from the Globe and Mail)

Apprently they found that for many of these women, they really don’t require a home visit, why because they have money.. arnt young.. thats dumb....

As A momma of 2 I can say.. I'm not young and I'm not poor but these 1st visits are so helpful especially the 1st time around.. if you dont have a mid wife when you leave the hospital.. that it.. your on your own.. no one is asking you how you feel EMOTIONALLY.. how breast feeding is going??

I so needed a home visit but mine never came...

I can say I had fairly bad postpartum depression with my 1st child... and maybe a visit from a nurse would have helped me see it sooner...
Luckily for me I had a supportive family and some great friends around me who help me see I needed to talk to my family doctor and she was able to send me in the right direction to get better ..
With my second child I had 6 weeks of visits with my mid wife... what I now tell everyone is .. GET A MIDWIFE !!! not only do they help deliver baby they are there for you !!!! My midwife was able to help me get past any fears I had.. rational or irrational...

I think that what the Government is doing is WRONG ... Whats next cutting off the recommend 24hr stay in hospitals after baby is born??

In a Province where getting in to see your family doctor is like winning the Lotto and when you do see your doctor you get in late and rushed through... How many more moms need to hurt them selves or their babies before they figure out cutting off this essential service is a bad idea...

And they have decided that Rather than an automatic home visit, new mothers are likely to receive a phone call and, if deemed necessary, a follow-up visit. The changes are likely to be phased in over several months, beginning next year.
A phone call??? Really ??? Come on... How many times have you answered the phone with a "I've been up for hours" or a "I've got a cold and cant come to work" , People lie on the phone daily... and do you know ?? no.. you cant see them...

And new moms are tired , its all NEW to them so they dont know if what they are doing is right.. I think giving breast feeding advice over the phone is idiotic.. how can you possibly know if baby is latched right , or if baby is tongue tied or if baby has other issues when you can't see what baby and momma are doing ...

I can relate to those who harm their kids.. I was .. am sleep deprived .. my kids have had months of crying all night long.. if I was alone even though Im 32 I would love to have a visit from a nurse to see and let me ask questions like.. Am I crazy ??? or mention I'm at the end of my rope... because I'm not young and poor I get left out of the loop... Thats wrong...
And I fear for all those who are not young and poor but 1st time momma's , those who might need a little help.. those who might harm their kids if the proper steps are sent out of wack...
Seriously..
This is not the way to save money...

I'm sending a letter to my local MLA.. and if you feel passionate about this issue to you should as well !!!! here is a link to find your local MLA ...

you can also join this face book page to help get your voice out there ...


Sorry to get all political but I really feel this issue needs a voice and I have a loud one......


Nov 16th 2011.. no response other than a... Your MLA is concerned with your issues we will get back to as soon as she can.....

Greenline Diapers ...Real review from a real momma

So I'm a hybrid loving cloth diapering momma...
I dont know why I like Hybrids so much , maybe they are easier for me, or the fact that if I need to I can pop in a disposable pad when I'm out or the "cuteness" factor, or the smaller cloth bum.. Either way.. I love hybrids ...

Recently I was able to get my hands on some Green Line Diapers these diapers are WAHM made in Vancouver BC, Canada.. I love Canadian made things .
The quality of the fabrics is great, they use a waterproof fabrics to line these cute little diapers so your baby's clothing stays dry.

they believe in Affordable , Practical and Responsible Diapering for all..

The cost of using disposable Diapers for 1 year is about $1000, so cloth diapering can be significantly cheaper and much better for the environment too . Not to mention Stylish as Greenline diapers use such cute prints and colours, their design is a non-leaky, adjustable cloth shell made of quick drying fabrics. They use a bamboo cotton soakers these are soft, safe and very thirsty.....

What I think......

I LOVE the prints, you can pretty much get what ever you want as far as prints and patterns go, you can even get custom ones made if you send them your fabrics...
The Velcro is awesome , super strong and these diapers can be used from birth up through potty training so these are a great economical diaper...

The bamboo soakers... I'm not sure if I'm sold on these yet, I've been using them for about a week now, and personally Prefer the Flip or Gcloth inserts, which I'm happy to report work in the Green line diapers perfectly. But the Bamboo Soakers do wash up very nicely and dry quicker than the Flip or Gcloths ... But I'm not sure they are absorbent and dont seem to wick the moisture away from baby's bum like the Flip liners do...
I also like that I can use the Greenline shells with the disposable or flushable Gdiaper insert pads...

they use a cord and toggle to create a custom fit around the leg opening, at 1st I thought, they were going to be very uncomfortable for my baby as they don't "give" but I've not noticed any chaffing or redness around her legs so that makes me feel great about putting them on my daughters bum ...

these wash up beautifully , just be sure to stick the Velcro to its self or what ever you wash with them will get stuck to this very sticky Velcro .. they dry fast, I suggest hanging to dry so the Velcro lasts longer ....

I think the prices are VERY reasonable for Greenline diapers .. about $17 for a cover and $4 for a soaker ..

I really like these diapers, I think that I want to order some more covers, They have several prints that make me really excited ...But So far I prefer Flip liners and I'm glad I can use the ones I have with this diaper system...

Greenline also sells .... Wet bags, Bibs, Nursing pads , fleece liners and double soakers...

Glass Jar Luminaries ....Crafty time....

So my Friend Jen Inspired me today to get crafty..

She made some simple Glass jar luminaries and I was all... oh my gosh.. i need to make some.. so I pulled out the 4 jars that have been sitting patiently under the sink for just this purpose...
What you will need...
Glass jars
tissue paper
glue (modge podge works great but so does white glue watered down a bit)
scissors
Black paper or craft foam
a couple paint brushes ..
and a light .. you can use real tea lights or the flameless kind.. I like to use glow sticks..

Extra item ideas...
Glitter
ribbons
stickers



when I started to make mine I couldn't decide if the tissue should go on the inside our out.. so I put it on the inside and did one with it on the outside to see the difference... MrK got in on this crafty fun too :)
they dry MUCH faster if the tissue is on the outside.. but honesty I like the look of the glass with the tissue on the inside...

so simple to make.. cover work surface with paper , can be a little messy ... then apply glue directly to the glass and cover with tissue paper seal the tissue paper with the glue... once done let dry..
I call this a "free" project, you can recycle the glass jars .. you can use new Tissue paper or you can save the tissue paper that one gets in a gift bag , cut the tissue up into squares ...

I really like using glow sticks as you can put in a colour that matches the tissue and it glows brighter ... :)

Once the jars are all dry you can decorate the out side... We chose a Halloween theme but you could easily make them so they are used everyday or seasonally , my son loves stickers so he went to town with the star stickers I had left over from another project...

Pictures will be posted soon !!! :)

Halloween Fun.... Sugar skulls for this momma...

So as some of you know I'm not only a momma but a make-up artist too.. I'm nearly all booked up for the weekend of Halloween.. but I've decided to not take on any jobs on the 31st as I need this day to be special for my kids ..
But I usually an second fiddle and get forgotten on Halloween but this year I've decided that wont be the case..
I've decided to paint a sugar skull on my face... I bought a really cute hot pink wig for my daughter that amazingly fits my head so I'm going to rock that as well :)
I will post more pictures after Halloween...

I painted this Pink and white number while the kids were napping.. took about 25mins and I did poke myself in the eye.. and took a few mins to recover :) Im kinda blind so i missed a few spots.. but it gives it a more "real" look if you will ....

I'm loving the Sugar Skulls ...

Some of my clients this year will include Zombies.. Vampires, Drag queen, and a couple sugar skulls too :)


Are you a fan of me on Face book ???

here's the link to MP Make-up Artistry

Little Tikes .. Toys Review from a real Momma...

in our House we love Little Tikes..
The durability, Fun, Creative Play and Price makes me happy when I find a toy my children love to play with...
And in our home.. Little Tikes is the clear front runner especially for out door toys..

What do we have ??? .....

Triangle Bounce House Inflatable ... My mom gave the kids this for their B-day this year...

Its perfect for two kids to bounce around on.. It is easy to set up... and take down ... It inflates in about 1min.. and my don giggles with delight as it pops up and is ready to play...
ITs bright colourful fabrics makes for an attractive play element in our yard .. its durable and is made well.. My kids have spent countless hours bouncing in this cute little bouncer... I should start charging admission..

Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary special... My mom thought MrK needed a Car.. She was right :)

This cute little coupe car is so much fun to play with.. its great on grass.. and on the paved side walks and drive ways... the large wheels makes its easy to push and play with. Both of my kids have spent countless hours pushing, driving , honking horn , turning the key and loads of imagination trips all over the place.. My son loves to Push Lil'L around the yard in it and she enjoys every second of it :)

Classic Alligator Teeter Totter .... This was a "hand me down" toy ... and its been so much fun

Ours is about 8 years old and has been slightly faded from the sun but that hasn't stopped the fun... both my kids love to climb all over this cute little guy.. and they actually play nice together with it too .. with some help from mom they both can play on it ... up to three kids can enjoy the ride... :)

Easy Store Play pick-Nick-Table ....
Perfect for up to 4 little kids.. Best feature is it folds flat to be stored when not in use... easy to clean and has a hole for an umbrella ....My son loves to do crafts and eat lunch at this table .. my daughter thinks its really fun to climb on top of it... Good thing its sturdy :)

2-in-1 snug 'N Secure swing ..... Best baby ..Toddler swing yet...

We love this swing.. its secure and safe and both of my kids absolutely loved it ... I love it because i know its safe... and easy to clean .. bright colours are entertaining and you can tell tis a quality item...

Discover Sounds Kitchen .... Christmas gift from Auntie L ...

Lil'L got this as a Christmas Gift and really enjoined it... fun sounds, and shapes and doors to open makes for a great little kitchen of imaginary fun ... is an ideal for a baby 6months+ and it "grows' with your child into toddler-hood .This toys was designed to help develop visual perception, fine motor skills and cognitive processes.

Stonz Booties.... A real review from a real Momma....

So I have a love of Canadian made items.. Being Canadian im always looking for great items made in my own country....

Stonz have been a huge hit in my house hold... Made in Canada , Water resistant , easy to put on.. and really adjustable to fit any foot, adjustable Toggle helps keep them on even those who little Houdini's ....

Not only are they made in Canada but they are durable.. machine washable.. and adorable ...
they come ins several colours and patterns...
We have the Wale Teal in navy blue....
We bought a pair of the linerz too.. these are warm and fuzzy and my son was out side in cold weather and his feet stayed toasty warm :)

they also have hatz and mitz ..... the Hatz are reversible and come in prints that match the boots... and the mits are the best design I've seen.. cant wait to order a few pairs.. these are long and have bungee cords that help keep them on the kids so snow stays out and warmth stays in..

the price is slightly high but often you can get 2 seasons out of them.. and they are super durable.. we will be passing mr K's Stonz down to Lil'L ... These boots are soft soled so they make walking in the deep snow easy... My Son wore his in the spring and in the fall when its a bit mucky out side and being Machine washable, I just popped them into the washer and laid flat to dry , Machine washable this has to be my favorite feature about these booties...

they now make linerz for rain boots too. so the versatility of these products is great.. I highly recommend them !!!

I'd love to try out the mitz... and get a matching Hat for Lil L.... MrK could use some Mitz too.. perhaps this will be on my Christmas list for the kids... :)